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Information for Sublette County Democrats (April 30, 2020)
Virtual Convention May 1st
Sublette County Democrats will hold a virtual Sublette County Democratic Convention on Friday, May 1st starting at 6:00PM. To participate, Democrats will need to pre-register at this link https://tinyurl.com/Sublette2020 so participants can be checked to verif ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Cruisin May 1st for McKenzie Meningitis Foundation (April 30, 2020)
Everyone is invited to go Cruisin’ on Friday, May 1st in support of the McKenzie Meningitis Foundation. Usually, supporters hold a volleyball tournament each spring as a fundraiser for the Foundation, but that was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. On ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Anticline annual planning documents available online (April 30, 2020)
15 day public comment period May 1-15
by Bureau of Land Management
PINEDALE, WYOMING – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is modifying the traditional meeting approach for the 2020 Pinedale Anticline Project Area wildlife, air, water and operator planning sessions. Instead of a physical meeting, w ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Museum of the Mountain Man opening delayed (April 30, 2020)
Tentative opening date is May 15th
by Museum of the Mountain Man media release
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Museum of the Mountain Man will not be able to open on our regular May 1st date. We are now hoping to open on May 15th, 2020. The 20th annual Living History Days scheduled for May 12-14, 2020 has also been cancelled, but we ar ... FULL STORY
Recent earthquakes in nearby states not related to Yellowstone volcano (April 30, 2020)
by Dr. Erin Campbell, Wyoming State Geological Survey Director and State Geologist
Two notable earthquakes, as well as thousands of aftershocks, recently affected our neighboring states, Idaho and Utah. A 5.7-magnitude event struck near Salt Lake City, Utah, in mid-March, and in late March, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake occurred near Stanley, I ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Expo at Home goes Virtual (April 30, 2020)
Learn about Wyoming’s wildlife and the great outdoors
To keep kids and families wild about wildlife and Wyoming’s outdoor resources, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and conservation partners are bringing the outdoors inside. Under normal circumstances, The Wyoming Outdoor Expo is an annual event that is held ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest opens May 4 (April 30, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
A new photo contest for Wyoming Wildlife magazine opens May 4, 2020. The first Wyoming Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest provides shutterbugs an opportunity to have their images in the 2021 calendar, which is printed as the November 2020 issue of the magazine. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County COVID-19 updates for April 29, 2020 (April 30, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Click on this link to read a summary for this date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 ... FULL STORY
SCSD#9: Students won’t return to school this school year (April 30, 2020)
School board approves continuation of Adaptive Learning Program homeschooling through June 4
BIG PINEY, WYOMING Sublette County School District No. 9 Superintendent Kevin Garvey issued the following statement: ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone Park lodging, campgrounds, dining and tours suspended through June 14 (April 29, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
Xanterra, the concessioner for Yellowstone National Park, has announced that all their operations are currently scheduled to remain closed through June 14, 2020. They are tentatively anticipating opening on Monday, June 15th. ... FULL STORY
Wildlife Migration Virtual Happy Hour April 30 (April 29, 2020)
With the Jackson Hole Land Trust
Did you know Wyoming is home to the longest migration in the lower 48 states? Join the Jackson Hole Land Trust for virtual happy hour on Thursday, April 30 at 4:00PM with panelists Wyoming Migration Initiative Senior Research Scientist Holly Copeland, Naturali ... FULL STORY
BTNF temporary recreation site closures extended through May 31, 2020 (April 29, 2020)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has signed a temporary order closing developed campground and picnic sites on the Forest through May 31, 2020. Many of these sites are inaccessible due to snow and do not normally open until late May. Additionally, the Forest ... FULL STORY
Teton County requests delay in easing public health orders for COVID-19 (April 29, 2020)
Gyms, fitness centers, nail and hair salons, other cosmetology to remain closed until May 11th
by Teton County Health Department
JACKSON, WYOMING – Teton County District Health Officer, Travis Riddell, MD, has received approval for variances to the modified statewide public health orders that were announced by the Wyoming State Health Officer on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon extends 14-day quarantine directive until May 8 (April 29, 2020)
Wyoming State Parks campgrounds open to Wyoming residents May 15th, by reservation only
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon has extended through May 8 his directive requiring any individual coming to Wyoming from another state or country for a non-work-related purpose to immediately self-quarantine for 14 days. The Governor anticipates allow ... FULL STORY
Special BOCES Board meeting April 30 in Pinedale (April 29, 2020)
PUBLIC NOTICE: There will be a Special BOCES Board Meeting on Thursday, April 30 at 7 pm on Zoom. Contact John Anderson at 307-367-6873 or anderson@sub1.org for login code. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) School lunches (April 29, 2020)
Chandra Stough sent in this photo of ice chests waiting by a school bus stop. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools are closed down, and kids are homeschooling. The schools are delivering lunches to families at school bus stops. Due to social distancing req ... FULL STORY
No in-person school classes at least until May 18th (April 29, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County School District #1 sent out new information on the status of school for the remaining of the 2019-2020 year. According to new public health orders issued by the Governor’s office, "All K-12 schools shall not hold in-person classes until no soon ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Quick action contains fire at Big Piney Motel (April 29, 2020)
by Sublette County Unified Fire
On Saturday April 25th, 2020 at 1:50 am, Sublette County Unified Fire was dispatched to a structure fire in an occupied room at the Big Piney Motel. Upon arrival, firefighting crews discovered a large amount of smoke and fire extinguishing agent coming from th ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon authorizes re-opening of gyms, personal care services under new public health orders (April 28, 2020)
Effective May 1st
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that new public health orders effective May 1 will allow gyms, barber shops, hair salons and other personal care services to reopen under specific operating conditions designed to minimize public health ri ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Pinedale’s 40-Voice Festival Choir Goes Virtual (Original post April 28, 2020, Updated May 9, 2020)
by Pinedale Festival Choir
Pinedale Festival Choir (PFC) takes its music to the internet for Wyoming’s first-ever virtual choral festival streaming online May 16 & 17, 2020. Pinedale singers join half a dozen vocal ensembles from Teton, Lincoln and Sublette Counties: Cathedral Voices, ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Found some green grass (April 27, 2020)
Sarah Murdock sent in this photo of two moose enjoying a patch of green grass on South Maybell Avenue in Pinedale on Sunday, April 26th. ... FULL STORY
Yellowberry donates 250 masks to Sublette County Unified Fire (April 27, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Thanks go to Yellowberry Company and Megan Grassell for the donation of 250 masks to Sublette County Unified Fire. Our first responders are thankful, and your home town is proud of you! ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon to hold COVID-19 briefing April 28 (April 27, 2020)
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will hold a briefing at 4:00PM on Tuesday, April 28th. The Governor will be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist to provide an update on the public health orders set to expire April 30 and take questions from the media ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) April 27 Sublette COVID-19 update (April 27, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette COVID-19 Response Group held a community update on Monday, April 27th. ... FULL STORY
COVID-19 and Wyoming Legislature update (April 26, 2020)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
4/25/2020 ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Quarantine Weekend #6 Album (April 26, 2020)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted new photos as part of his Quarantine Weekend #6 Album. He has some great pictures of Fremont Lake ridge, a glacial moraine with huge boulders deposited by glacial ice. He also has some great pictures of local area wildlife. Click on this link ... FULL STORY
Cathedral Voices’ to hold Virtual 2020 Spring Festival May 16 & 17 (April 24, 2020)
Pinedale Choir and Voices 8 will join the Jackson virtual choir
JACKSON, WYOMING — Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir will host Wyoming’s first-ever virtual choral festival this spring. Back in March, Cathedral Voices made the difficult decision to cancel its original festival plans as COVID-19 swept the nation. "The thought ... FULL STORY
Sublette COVID-19 Task Group update April 24, 2020 (April 24, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette COVID-19 Task Group held an update on Friday, April 24th via Facebook Live and Zoom. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette County Democratic Party announce Virtual Convention May 1 (April 24, 2020)
The Sublette County Democratic Party will hold a virtual Convention to elect delegates to the State convention and approve a platform at 6 pm, Friday, May 1, 2020. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Convention will be held via your computer by use of the Zo ... FULL STORY
Wyoming’s Safe Haven Law (April 24, 2020)
Provides a safe, legal and responsible option for infants
by Wyoming Department of Family Services
During these very difficult and trying times for many families across the state, the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) would like to remind new parents of an option available if they feel too overwhelmed to care for their infant. ... FULL STORY
2020 Surface Water Monitoring Plan available (April 24, 2020)
Includes study of Upper Green River in Sublette County
by Wyoming DEQ
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Quality Division, Watershed Protection Program has posted the 2020 Surface Water Monitoring Plan to its website. The Plan describes the various surface water monitoring projects scheduled for 2020. O ... FULL STORY
A Process for Exceptions to Public Health Orders (April 24, 2020)
In Sublette County
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
Sublette County Public Health Officer Dr. Brendan Fitzsimmons has developed an application process for businesses interested in an exception from a public health order. ... FULL STORY
Superintendent Jillian Balow's statement on school reopening plans (April 23, 2020)
CHEYENNE - Superintendent Jillian Balow issued the following statements on the reopening of schools in the weeks or months ahead: ... FULL STORY
SCSD 1 reviewing options for exemptions to current Adaptive Learning Plan (April 23, 2020)
by Sublette County School District #1
Earlier today (Thursday, April 23), Governor Gordon and State Superintendent of Public Instruction announced that Wyoming would soon be issuing modified statewide public health orders. His statement noted that "These modified orders will be released next wee ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Governor Gordon unveils plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions (April 23, 2020)
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon media release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a plan to transition Wyoming to a new phase of COVID-19 response. The plan creates a pathway to ease restrictions, recover businesses, and resume some activities. The phased approach will be driven by healt ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Scam Alert (April 23, 2020)
Caller demands money for warrants
by Sublette County Sheriff's Office
April 23rd 2020: Sublette County Dispatch has been receiving calls from citizens about a new scam. ... FULL STORY
Jackson and Teton County ask visitors wanting to come to antler hunt stay away until pandemic situation stabilizes (April 23, 2020)
May events that draw tourists have been cancelled or postponed, 14 day quarantine still in effect
by Town of Jackson, Teton County joint media release
April 23, 2020 — Jackson, Wyoming Administrators and public health officials from the Town of Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming are asking anyone who may be coming to this area to look for shed antlers to wait until after the pandemic situation has stabil ... FULL STORY
Sublette COVID-19 Team update April 22, 2020 (April 22, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County COVID-19 Team held another update on Wednesday, April 22nd. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Happy Birthday Keaton! (April 22, 2020)
Surprise drive-by birthday greeting for 12-year-old boy in Boulder, Wyoming
Sublette County Emergency Services did a surprise drive-by birthday greeting for 12-year old Keaton in Boulder, Wyoming on Wednesday, April 22nd. Because of the social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus, children aren’t allowed to have their friend ... FULL STORY
Teton County expected to enter stabilization phase mid-May (April 22, 2020)
The Teton County Health Department sent a letter to businesses and organizations explaining more about the economic stabilization plan moving forward for Teton County. An Economic Recovery Task Force has been created which is made up of individuals from busin ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Controlled ditch burn turns into uncontrolled field fire (April 22, 2020)
by Sublette County Unified Fire
Sublette County Unified Fire was dispatched to a controlled burn, that became uncontrolled, Tuesday afternoon, April 21st. in hay meadow in Boulder. A quick response by the homeowner and units from Sublette County Unified Fire kept this fire from nearby struct ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon to hold media briefing April 23 (April 22, 2020)
On Wyoming's ongoing response to COVID-19
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a media briefing at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 23 in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference room in the State Capitol Building. The Governor will be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia to provide an update on ... FULL STORY
Wyoming’s coronavirus-related death count increases to 7 (April 22, 2020)
Teton County man dies from COVID-19
by Wyoming Department of Health
April 22, 2020 - The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says a Teton County resident previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases has died. ... FULL STORY
Businesses: Prepare today for new round of PPP funding (April 22, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
The U.S. House is expected to pass a bill on Thursday that provides additional economic relief to businesses across the country. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Governor Gordon appears on Fox News to discuss plunge in oil prices and reopening the state (April 22, 2020)
Neil Cavuto’s Your World, Cavuto Live program
by Pinedale Online!
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon appeared on Neil Cavuto’s Your World, Cavuto Live program on Fox News on Wednesday, April 22nd to talk about the recent plunge in oil prices and reopening the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... FULL STORY
State holding over $1.17 million belonging to Sublette County residents (April 22, 2020)
Unclaimed Property Division holds lost money
The State of Wyoming is holding over $91 million belonging to current and former residents of Wyoming – including more than $1.17 million earmarked for those in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Cruise Main Street to support PFAC (April 21, 2020)
In place of their COVID-19-cancelled Kentucky Derby fundraiser
Due to the health safety measures from the coronavirus pandemic, the Pinedale Fine Arts Council has had to cancel their annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser. So they’ve decided to take it to the streets! They are hosting a PFAC Cruising Derby on Friday, April 24th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) WYG&F collars Sublette pronghorn for additional migration data (April 21, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
PINEDALE, WYOMING - The Sublette pronghorn herd is the Cowboy state’s largest, currently numbering some 35,000 animals with a herd population objective of 48,000. In multiple studies between 2004 and 2017, nearly 600 individual pronghorn from the Sublette herd ... FULL STORY
Four deaths added to Wyoming’s coronavirus-related count (April 21, 2020)
All were Northern Arapaho tribal members from Fremont County
by Wyoming Department of Health
Four Fremont County residents, all previously identified as laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, have died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming airports receive federal aid (April 21, 2020)
Pinedale and Big Piney airports get COVID-19 funding
by Pinedale Online!
Under the federal government’s CARES Act signed into law by President Trump on March 27th, nearly $10 billion in funds is being awarded in economic relief in response to the COVID=19 pandemic. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale has only 11.5% self-reporting for 2020 Census (April 21, 2020)
Wyoming has 41.9% self-response
Wyoming has seen a surge of residents self-responding and the state has now broken the 40% mark. As of Monday, April 20th the state of Wyoming is at 41.9% self-response. Pinedale is at 11.5% self-response. ... FULL STORY
Youth death determined to be accidental (April 21, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
PINEDALE, WYOMING – April 21, 2020 - The investigation in to Taytan Wing’s untimely death has concluded that it was due to an accidental self-inflicted gunshot. There is no doubt that Taytan was well versed with the handling of firearms; however, this is a he ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Airport Runway Closures April 22-24 (April 20, 2020)
by Town of Pinedale
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Pinedale Airport runway will be closed during the following time periods: ... FULL STORY
US, Mexico, Canada agree to extend restrictions on non-essential travel across shared borders (April 20, 2020)
For 30 additional days
by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Statement on Non-Essential Travel: ... FULL STORY
Handling Stress (April 20, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Stress can express itself in many ways, according to Aaron Preece, LPC, of High Country Behavioral Health, including stress-eating, excess sleeping or gaming, and overall feelings of depression or anxiety. The loss of jobs and income during this pandemic adds ... FULL STORY
Cowboy State Volunteers conduct flights to support COVID-19 response (April 20, 2020)
by Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
Volunteers from across the state flew into action to assist with delivering test kits for COVID-19. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Moving Forward in Sublette County (April 19, 2020)
A message from Sublette County Public Health Officer Dr. Brendan Fitzsimmons
We have been at this coronavirus business a long time now. My colleagues and I began our strategy and planning sessions in early February and we’ve all had our lives disrupted for the last 6 weeks. It seems like forever, I know! ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale seeks public comments on Environmental Assessment for Vegetation Treatments (April 19, 2020)
Comments due by May 21, 2020
by Bureau of Land Management
PINEDALE, WYOMING – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is beginning a 30-day public comment period, April 21, for an Environmental Assessment (EA) to address invasive vegetation management within the field office’s administrative b ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale seeks public comments on Environmental Assessment for new Special Recreation Permits (April 19, 2020)
Comments due by May 21, 2020
by Bureau of Land Management
PINEDALE, WYOMING – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is beginning a 30-day public comment period, April 21, for an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing the authorization of new Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) within the Scab ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Cruisin’ (April 19, 2020)
Friends and supporters held a special Cruisin’ event up and down Pine Street in Pinedale on Friday, April 17th as a fundraiser to help with medical bills and funeral expenses for Taytan Wing’s family. Taytan died tragically on April 13th in Big Piney. He was ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting April 21 (April 19, 2020)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Public Health Orders to remain through April 30 (April 18, 2020)
Phased recovery plan to be released next week
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon has thanked the people of Wyoming for their diligence. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming has at least 311 wolves (April 17, 2020)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
At the end of 2019, Wyoming’s wolf population exceeded recovery criteria for the 18th consecutive year, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual wolf report. At least 311 wolves in 43 packs inhabit the state, including 94 wolves in eight pack ... FULL STORY
California's Wyoming-Wolf Connection (April 17, 2020)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDF&W) reports that the Lassen pack is the only known wolf pack in the state, roaming a broad swath of Lassen and Plumas counties. The pack was first detected by a trail camera in the summer of 2015, and was docume ... FULL STORY
Oregon has at least 158 wolves (April 17, 2020)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
State wildlife biologists counted 158 wolves in Oregon this past winter, a 15 percent increase over last year’s count of 137, according to the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management 2019 Annual Report. ... FULL STORY
Sweetwater Museum announces new online outreach program (April 17, 2020)
Take advantage of more free time at home to delve into great history
by Sweetwater County Historical Museum
SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING - With people spending more time at home, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum announced a new Internet outreach feature on Thursday, April 16, 2020. ... FULL STORY
FDA says no need to wipe down food packages (April 17, 2020)
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says there is no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. They say if it makes you feel better to wipe packages down, it won’t hurt, ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Grocery and retail store guidance for social distancing (April 17, 2020)
COVID-19 precautions
by Wyoming Department of Health
Many stores are making efforts to enhance social distancing while remaining open. The Wyoming Department of Health recommends these guidelines for businesses open to provide goods and services: ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) President Trump and national COVID-19 Team unveil guidelines for reopening America (April 16, 2020)
Governors empowered to tailor a phased approach to reopening their states
by Pinedale Online!
On Thursday, April 16th, President Trump issued new guidelines to enable individual states to reopen after the shut-down due to the coronavirus. The reopening is to be done in phases, using a deliberate data-driven approach. Under the guidelines, states will r ... FULL STORY
TOP Lab open for water testing (April 16, 2020)
The Town of Pinedale laboratory is now open to the public for water testing for bacteria. Their lab is EPA certified for SM9223B and SM9222D methods to test for coliforms, E. coli and fecal coliforms. Fees are $30 for Presence/Absence and $45 for Enumeration ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Let’s go Cruisin’ fundraiser planned April 17 in Pinedale (April 16, 2020)
Feeling cooped up? Need some social distancing interaction? Everyone is invited to a "Let’s go Cruisin’ event down Pine Street/US 191 in Pinedale on Friday evening, April 17th, at 7:30PM. Pull out your favorite vehicle, shine it up, get dressed up, and go out ... FULL STORY
Alternative housing arranged for emergency responders (April 16, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
The Sublette COVID-19 Response Group has made arrangements with a Pinedale lodging establishment to house local emergency responders or healthcare workers if necessary. This is simply to provide alternative housing to local healthcare workers who may be expose ... FULL STORY
Teton County health order extended to April 30th (April 16, 2020)
Teton County has extended their public health order restrictions until April 30th. They were set to expire on Friday, April 17th. The county currently has 59 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 additional they are calling Probable cases. The extensio ... FULL STORY
Sublette COVID-19 Response Group rolls out new website (April 15, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - The Sublette COVID-19 Response Group is rolling out a new website today as the one-stop shop for all things related to the coronavirus pandemic in Sublette County. Bookmark the site at www.sublettewycovid.com for reference. ... FULL STORY
Sublette COVID-19 Response Team update April 15, 2020 (April 15, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette COVID-19 Response Team held their regular Wednesday community update on April 15th. ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon instructs WY state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts (April 15, 2020)
Includes position freezes, halt general fund contracts greater than $100,000, and implement a rigorous review of major maintenance spending over next 2 year budgets
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon media release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING. – As Wyoming continues to experience the direct and indirect fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce spending. This is through th ... FULL STORY
WYGF suspends sale of nonresident fishing licenses (April 15, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is suspending the sale of nonresident daily and five-day fishing licenses, effective immediately. This suspension is due to the need to ensure individuals coming into Wyoming for a non-work related purpose comply with Gover ... FULL STORY
Wyoming’s second coronavirus-related death confirmed (April 15, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Health
April 15, 2020 - The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the death of a hospitalized Laramie County man previously identified as a laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Health recommendations for brandings (April 15, 2020)
by Brendan Fitzsimmons MD, County Health Officer, Sublette County
Branding is a crucial task in raising and producing livestock, a central economic activity in Sublette County. These Recommendations are suggestions to help the Livestock Producers of Sublette County accomplish this activity in the safest manner during the Co ... FULL STORY
Update of Town of Pinedale Municipal Election (April 15, 2020)
Election to be held May 5, 2020
by Town of Pinedale
At this time, the Town of Pinedale Municipal Election will still take place Tuesday, May 5 at the Wrangler Gym; in the commons area. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Attn Sublette County: Census forms will not be mailed to PO Boxes (April 15, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
We were just made aware that 2020 Census forms will not be mailed to anyone who gets their mail at a PO Box. They will just go to people who get their mail at their physical address. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC Soundcheck Sessions Online Living Room Concert April 17 (April 14, 2020)
Featuring Jason Hawk Harris
In these times as we are under the COVID-19 quarantine, people are coming up with very creative new ways to continue to do what they want to do. The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is presenting an online concert series featuring headliners from their upcoming 2020 ... FULL STORY
Media briefing by Gov. Gordon April 15 (April 14, 2020)
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a media briefing at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference room in the State Capitol Building. The Governor will be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist and Korin Schmi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Rural Health Care District board meeting April 15th (April 14, 2020)
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board will meet on Wednesday, April 15th 2020 at 5pm at the Marbleton Town Hall in Marbleton, Wyoming. The meeting will be streaming via Facebook live on the SCRHCD Facebook page. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) COVID-19 update for Ridley’s grocery store (April 14, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette COVID-19 Response Group held a Facebook Live/Zoom video update on Tuesday, April 14th to give a little more information about safety measures being taken at Ridley’s Market in Pinedale. Dr. Fitzsimmons, Sublette County Public Health Officer, said ... FULL STORY
Sublette COVID-19 update April 13 (April 14, 2020)
The Sublette COVID-19 Group held another update on Monday, April 13th on the status in Sublette County. Click on this link to view the recorded video on the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Arts Council offers COVID-19 grants for Wyoming artists (April 14, 2020)
The Wyoming Arts Council announced they are offering a $500 grant for individual artists based in Wyoming who have lost significant income due to COVID-19. The Wyoming Arts Council believes that artists must be able to maintain their livelihood during this tim ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The 2020 US Census is underway (April 14, 2020)
Have you responded yet?
The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing 48.1% of all households in America. ... FULL STORY
First coronavirus-related death confirmed in Wyoming (April 13, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Health
A hospitalized Johnson County man previously identified as being infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon issues statement on the confirmation of the first coronavirus-related death in Wyoming (April 13, 2020)
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement following the announcement of the first coronavirus-related death in Wyoming. The hospitalized Johnson County man had health conditions that put him at higher risk of severe illness an ... FULL STORY
Youth gunshot death being investigated (April 13, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff's Office
Early on the morning of Monday, April 13th, at approximately 1:15 AM, Sublette County Sheriff’s Deputies and EMS personnel responded to a report of a juvenile with a self-inflicted gunshot wound near Big Piney. Sublette County EMS transported the patient to th ... FULL STORY
Could that nasty crud you had last fall have been COVID-19? (April 11, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
Editor's note: See the end of this story for additional comments from readers regarding this theory. ... FULL STORY
Be The Light – April 10th Stadium Lights salute (April 10, 2020)
by Sublette County School District #1
Pinedale High School, along with other high schools across the great state of Wyoming, will be participating in the "Be The Light Campaign" on this Friday, April 10th, 2020 from 8:20-8:40 PM. The lights will be on at Korfanta field at Gene Andrews Stadium. The ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Ticks are out (April 9, 2020)
As if coronavirus wasn’t enough to think about right now, our health care providers are passing along the notice that ticks are out. Ticks are insects that are found in the wild, coming out in early spring. They can get on people and pets and not be detected e ... FULL STORY
Governor Gordon proclaims April 10 Day of Prayer (April 9, 2020)
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will sign a proclamation tomorrow declaring Friday, April 10, 2020 a Day of Prayer in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The day of prayer is cross-denominational with the intent to unify people of many faiths d ... FULL STORY
Advisory on Easter Sunday services in Sublette County (April 9, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Group
PINEDALE, WYOMING – April 9th, 2020) This past week the Sublette COVID-19 Response Group has been working with internal stakeholders and state health officials on the recommendations for Easter services this weekend. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Attention Returning Snowbirds (April 9, 2020)
Returning Traveler COVID-19 Safety Info
by Sublette COVID-19 Group
The Sublette COVID-19 Group reminds travelers of the state-wide restrictions on people coming into the area: ... FULL STORY
Gov. Gordon requests federal disaster declaration for Wyoming (April 9, 2020)
CHEYENNE, WYOMING. – Governor Mark Gordon has submitted a request to President Trump asking for a major disaster declaration for Wyoming. The declaration would allow all 23 of Wyoming’s counties and the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes to access fu ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) RV Dump & Water Fill Station Project work begins (April 9, 2020)
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale is pleased to announce that construction on the RV Dump and Water Fill Station Project has begun. The project is located at the corner of North Colter Avenue and Hoback Street, just north of Rocky Mountain Wash in Pinedale. The project is ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Shrine Bowl 2020 cancelled (April 8, 2020)
Organizers of the annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl announced the 2020 game has been cancelled. It was scheduled to be played on Saturday, June 13th in Casper, Wyoming. The post season high school football game showcases the best of the best players in all of Wyoming ... FULL STORY
Jackson Hole Old West Days May Festival canceled (April 8, 2020)
Million Dollar Music Fest and ElkFest Antler Auction will reschedule to later dates
by Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
JACKSON, WYOMING – April 8, 2020 – Old West Days, previously scheduled to be held May 16– 25, 2020, in Jackson, Wyoming, has officially been canceled due to COVID-19 safety measures concerning large gatherings, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has announce ... FULL STORY
(110 pictures) COVID-19 in Sublette County – A Call for Pictures (April 8, 2020)
A community, nation, and world coping with a pandemic
by Pinedale Online!
Updated Wednesday, April 29th: We've added more pictures to this story. ... FULL STORY
SCSD 1 Free Meals Program begins delivery service on April 14th (April 8, 2020)
by Jay Harnack, Superintendent, Sublette County School District #1
On Tuesday, April 14th, Sublette County School District 1 will be transitioning its free meal program from a pickup service to a delivery service. Pickup meal service will end after the last handout on Monday, April 13th. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Free Wi-Fi hotspots for student use in school parking lots (April 8, 2020)
by Sublette County School District #1
Union Telephone is facilitating free Wi-Fi hotspots for student use as part of their commitment to students and all those they serve. In addition, Union Telephone has been working with school districts to engineer and deploy broadband to school parking lots co ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Easter Bunny Parade in Pinedale April 10th (April 7, 2020)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center will be taking the Easter Bunny on a Town Driving Tour on Friday, April 10th. Come out and wave to him! If you don’t see where you live on the schedule, drive to the PAC parking lot between 1-2PM and see him there! ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocates $40,000 in April to feed families in all 23 counties (April 7, 2020)
by Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon’s office
CHEYENNE, WYOMING — First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative and the Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation will allocate $40,000 in April to anti-hunger nonprofit organizations in each of Wyoming’s 23 counties. The funds will be directed specific ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette County volunteers collaborating to make handmade masks (April 7, 2020)
COVID-19 response
by Mindi Crabb, Sublette COVID-19 Response Group Volunteer Coordinator - Sublette County Public Health
Sewing volunteers in Pinedale have provided over two-hundred masks for the community, also in Marbleton and Big Piney seamstresses have pushed out around five-hundred. This is a lot of work in a short time. As things evolve, so has the need and the process. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming High School spring sports cancelled (April 7, 2020)
by Wyoming High School Activities Association
It is with deep regret that the WHSAA Board of Directors announces the cancelling of all spring sports. Due to the continuing influence of COVID-19, we are not able to predict when it will be safe to resume spring sports, nor are we able to assure if any of ou ... FULL STORY
SCSD 1 Free Meals Program will soon include weekend meals (April 7, 2020)
by Jay Harnack, Superintendent, Sublette County School District #1
Sublette County School District #1 (SCSD 1) recently announced that it was expanding its free meals program to include any child living in our school district, 18 years of age and under. ... FULL STORY
Enjoy the outdoors safely with social distancing (April 7, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging all hunters, anglers, boaters and other recreationists to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, people need to be extra vigilant to recreate safely and follow state directives. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette COVID-19 Team update April 8th (April 7, 2020)
The COVID-19 Team plans to hold another community update on Wednesday, April 9th at 11:30AM. It will be a Facebook Live meeting with Sublette County Public Health Officer Dr. Fitzsimmons, Janna Lee-Sublette County Public Health Nurse Manager, and Sgt. Travis B ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Pronghorn are starting spring migration (April 6, 2020)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
One of the really cool things about living in western Wyoming is the bountiful wildlife that we share the landscape with. There are deer, moose, elk, antelope, black bears. grizzly bears, wolves, to name a few. In the spring as the snow melts, the big game her ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette COVID-19 update April 6, 2020 (April 6, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette COVID-19 Group did another Facebook Live video update on Monday morning, April 6th. Speaking are Sgt. Travis Bingham-Public Information Officer with the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, Janna Lee-Nurse Manager with Sublette County Public Health, ... FULL STORY
Targeted use of personal face coverings recommended for Wyoming residents (April 6, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Health
With new national recommendations encouraging the targeted use of personal face coverings due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official is updating residents on why using them at key times could be helpf ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) New Fork Park an option for spring fresh air and exercise (April 6, 2020)
Looking to get out of the house? The Lander Trail - New Fork River Crossing Historical Park is now open. The park has been open over the winter, but the parking lot was closed due to snow. People can now drive in. There is a large parking lot so people can put ... FULL STORY
Harvest survey results available from 2019 big game hunts (April 6, 2020)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Harvest surveys from 2019 hunts are finalized and available to help plan fall hunts. Reports for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer and pronghorn are posted on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website. ... FULL STORY
Online mental health support group available via Zoom (April 6, 2020)
Thursday evenings at 7:00PM
An online mental health support group has been set up held via Zoom. Meetings are being held every Thursday at 7:00PM. Anyone interested in participating can email Hank Williams, hankwilliams.wyo@gmail.com, and he will respond with the link. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Watch how fast it spreads (April 6, 2020)
Mythbusters Contamination Experiment
The Sublette County Libraries posted a bunch of great links of things to help get through the COVID-19 Stay at Home quarantine. One was a link to a fascinating video done by Mythbusters on how fast germs can spread. The scenario is an infected person hosting a ... FULL STORY
Surprise! You’re Homeschooling! (April 6, 2020)
Many parents are suddenly in the position of educating their kids at home. This can seem daunting or even overwhelming. But lots of parents homeschool their kids and there are many, many resources available to help parents create learning adventures that are b ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Quarantine Weekend #3 Photos (April 5, 2020)
Photos by Dave Bell
Wyoming is still fairing pretty well withstanding the coronavirus impacts, and we are still not in "full lockdown" as are other states. Fortunately, Sublette County has a lot fewer people and lots more room to move around in without encountering other people ( ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Social Distancing (April 5, 2020)
Truckers still deliver needed goods
Truckers are enjoying the elbow room and wide open spaces of Wyoming’s roads while moving much needed supplies and goods to where they need to go during the world-wide coronavirus pandemic. All states are urging their residents to use good judgement and stay h ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) University of Wyoming deals with COVID-19 (April 5, 2020)
Virtual commencement will be live on May 16th
The University of Wyoming has moved to online course delivery for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19. UW is implementing a plan that will allow students to continue progress toward their degre ... FULL STORY
Community Bak Pak Program a success (April 4, 2020)
Helping to get food to hungry kids
Here is a message from JJ Huntley & the Community Bak Pak Program Volunteer Team: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Easter ‘Drive-in Service’ April 12 in Pinedale (April 3, 2020)
The Church of the Resurrection in Pinedale will be holding an Easter "Drive-In" Service from 10:00AM to about 11:30AM on Sunday, April 12th. Meet at the south parking lot of the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. You will stay in your vehicle and the serv ... FULL STORY
STAY HOME, WASH YOUR HANDS, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING, SEND ONLY 1 PERSON TO THE STORE, LIMIT GROUP GATHERINGS TO UNDER 10 PEOPLE (April 3, 2020)
Wyoming Governor Gordon holds Friday April 3 COVID-19 update
by Pinedale Online!
We don’t want to appear to be yelling using all caps in the headline, but it illustrates the definitive point Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon made today (Friday, April 3rd, 2020) during his afternoon video press conference to update the public on the status of CO ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Public Health Orders extended through April 30 (April 3, 2020)
Governor also directs 14-Day Quarantine for travelers arriving in Wyoming from another State or Country
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon media release
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist have extended the three existing statewide health orders through April 30 to slow community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect lives. ... FULL STORY
April 3 Sublette COVID-19 Group community update (April 3, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County COVID-Group did an update to the community on Friday, April 3rd. Due to technical difficulties with Facebook Live, the session wasn’t shown live and they couldn’t respond to questions. But it was recorded and is available for post-viewing a ... FULL STORY
Sweetwater County’s 1st COVID-19 patient recovered and back to work (April 3, 2020)
Sweetwater County reports that while Wyoming’s case count ranks among the smallest in the U.S., the state’s per capita total outpaces more than a dozen other states. Wyoming remains the only state without a known death of a coronavirus patient. ... FULL STORY
Thanks neighbor! (April 3, 2020)
Split Diamond Subdivision
by KC Lehr, Sheriff, Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
PINEDALE, WYOMING – April 3rd, 2020 - Yesterday afternoon around 2:30pm, residents of the Split Diamond Subdivision in Pinedale may have seen a large law enforcement presence in the neighborhood. I want to assure everyone that your neighborhood is safe and th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – April 3, 2020 (April 3, 2020)
This is the last grooming of the spring season
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Friday, April 3, 2020, 8:00AM report: ... FULL STORY
Sublette County closures & updates list (April 2, 2020)
As of Tuesday, April 14, 2020 (Note: This is a constantly evolving list. Contact the particular business to verify status.) ... FULL STORY
EPA encourages Americans to only flush toilet paper (April 2, 2020)
Cleaning wipes should be disposed of in the trash
by Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps ensure that the toilets, plumbing, s ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners meeting April 7 (April 2, 2020)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Wyoming History Day moves to online format (April 2, 2020)
As the University of Wyoming has canceled all in-person classes for the rest of the semester and moved to online formats, Wyoming History Day is following a similar tactic. Deadline for submissions in all categories—papers, websites, documentaries, performance ... FULL STORY
SCSD 1 further expands Free Meals Program (April 2, 2020)
by Sublette County School District #1
Sublette County School District #1 (SCSD 1) recently announced that it was expanding its free meals program to include all students in our school district. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Community Resources (April 2, 2020)
FINANCIAL STRESS DUE TO COVID-19? ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Letter from TOP Mayor to Pinedale residents (April 2, 2020)
by Town of Pinedale
April 1st, 2020 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) New guidelines for local post offices (April 2, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Group
Starting April 1, 2020. The Sublette COVID-19 Group released new guidelines for all local post offices similar to grocery shopping notice released on March 31st, 2020: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Dog rescued from Fremont Lake (April 2, 2020)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
PINEDALE, WYOMING –April 2nd, 2020 - Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at approximately 1:15pm, Sublette County Dispatch received a call of a dog who had fallen through the ice into Fremont Lake just outside of Pinedale. Sublette County Deputies, Wyoming Highway Patro ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES April 2 meeting available on Zoom (April 2, 2020)
The Sublette County School District #1 BOCES regular board meeting on Thursday, April 2nd will be available online via Zoom. It starts at 6:30PM. If you want to attend call 307-367-6873, or email John Anderson at janderson@sub1.org to get the access code. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Help for Pinedale businesses (April 1, 2020)
by Town of Pinedale
Pinedale businesses: Like you, we are very concerned about the impact that COVID-19 is having upon our local businesses. As we see on the news, there is a growing number of funding sources being made available, but there is confusion on who can apply and how. ... FULL STORY
UW team creates 3D surgical masks against COVID-19 for Cheyenne Medical Center (April 1, 2020)
The University of Wyoming Student Innovation Center Team is producing 200 masks -- 100 surgical facemasks and 100 face shields -- and delivering them to the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to help medical professionals safeguard against novel coronavirus COVI ... FULL STORY
Third person tests positive for COVID-19 in Sweetwater County (April 1, 2020)
Those who have been exposed continue to self-isolate
by Sweetwater County Emergency Management
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING — Sweetwater County healthcare agencies were notified Wednesday, April 1, 2020, by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) that Sweetwater County has its third case of COVID-19. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale No-Dig period lifted April 6 (April 1, 2020)
by Town of Pinedale
PUBLIC NOTICE: The annual No-Dig period will be lifted as of April 06, 2020. All permit requirements remain in place. If you have questions regarding permits, please visit www.townofpinedale.us. Be sure to call 8-1-1 before you dig. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) A little more coronavirus humor (April 1, 2020)
by Dawn Ballou
... FULL STORY
Pinedale Community Food Basket Food Distribution April 9th (April 1, 2020)
Pinedale Community Food Basket Food Distribution is set for Thursday, April 9th. If you are not on the regular distribution list but are in need of food assistance, please be sure to call 307-367-3160 to apply and sign up ASAP. ... FULL STORY
Advice on potential coronavirus illnesses (April 1, 2020)
If you are sick, you can pass it on to others
by Wyoming Department of Health
As reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases continue to go up and because not everyone who may be ill can be tested, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official is offering advice on what residents who are sick with a respiratory illness should do. ... FULL STORY
How the U.S. Census helps You (April 1, 2020)
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the loc ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) April 1 is Census Day (April 1, 2020)
by U.S. Census Bureau
APRIL 1, 2020 — Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – April 1, 2020 (April 1, 2020)
by Mike Looney, Groomer, Sublette County Recreation Board
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 8:15AM report: ... FULL STORY
Game and Fish to draft emergency rules to delay April 1 black bear site registration process (April 1, 2020)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
In the interest of protecting public health and adhering to local community orders related to COVID-19, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is working to develop a procedure for new black bear bait registrations. Bait site registrations were originally set to ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) News from the Library (April 1, 2020)
Pinedale and Big Piney Libraries have free digital collections of ebooks, eaudiobooks, and more
The Sublette County Libraries in Pinedale and Big Piney have lots planned to help families through these times of self-isolation due to the coronavirus. They have many resources available online. Click on this link to go to their website to see what is availab ... FULL STORY
SCSD 1 to expand Free Meals Program to all students (April 1, 2020)
by Jay Harnack, Superintendent, Sublette County School District #1
Due to the sudden impact of the COVID -19 virus, SCSD 1 has received a waiver to expand our current meal offerings of breakfast and lunch to all students of our school district. ... FULL STORY

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